Vandagallu - Kosigi, Kurnool

Vandagallu is a village situated in the Kosigi mandal of Kurnool district, Andhra Pradesh. It is located approximately 5 km from the tehsil headquarters in Kosigi and around 135 km from the district headquarters in Kurnool. Vandagallu village is a designated Grama Panchayat.

As per Census 2011, the village code of Vandagallu is 593762. The village covers a total geographical area of 1559 hectares and falls under the 518349 pincode. Adoni is the nearest town, located about 35 km away.

Vandagallu village is governed under the Panchayati Raj system, with a Sarpanch serving as the elected head.

Population of Vandagallu

According to the 2011 Census, Vandagallu village had a total population of 3,165 people, including 1,583 males and 1,582 females, living in 518 households. The sex ratio was 999 females per 1,000 males. The overall literacy rate was 22.72%, with male literacy at 33.36% and female literacy at 12.42%. The Scheduled Caste (SC) population was 483.

The table below presents a detailed demographic breakdown of the village, including separate male and female figures for each population category.

Nearby Villages of Vandagallu

Vandagallu is surrounded by several neighbouring villages in various directions. The table below lists these nearby villages along with their approximate aerial (straight-line) distances and directions from the village:

Transport and Connectivity of Vandagallu

Vandagallu is connected by an all-weather road, and public transport is mainly available through bus services. The nearest railway station is Kosgi, while the nearest airport is Bellary Airport, situated at an approximate aerial distance of 63.9 km.

In addition to basic transport facilities, distances and travel times help define overall connectivity. The road distance from Adoni to Vandagallu is about 35 km, with a usual travel time of around 1-1.25 hours. Similarly, the road distance from Kurnool to Vandagallu is about 135 km, with the usual travel time around ~3.9 hours. Actual travel time may vary depending on road conditions and mode of transport.

Banking and Postal Services in Vandagallu

Banking and postal services are essential for daily financial transactions and communication. The availability of these facilities for Vandagallu village is detailed below:

Health Facilities in Vandagallu

Healthcare facilities play an important role in providing basic medical services to the residents. The details regarding the nearest health centres and hospitals serving Vandagallu village are given below:

FAQs about Vandagallu